Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1887-11-20
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~ OI-rnHTAE THREATrNEn.


In pursuance OF such resolutions,
which the mob are said to have been
sworn 70 carry into effect, the Hunga-
ran miners. many Of whom are inteili-
gent. Christian men-eOme Presby-
terrain. some Lutheran and some
Greek OF Roman Catholic, and
all of them decidedly the most in
dustriOus aud debt-paying people IL this
or any community, went under the lead
orship of their employer to their own
work in their own field of labor, which
they had a right under the laws and
treaties of this country to DO. There
they were met and stopped and chased
like dumb bru,es back to their houses
with Wells, howis, and curses. and with
many violent assaults of their persons.
The mob then went 70 their homes to
arm themselves for the purpose of
driving them. without warning or no.
tlce-mep. women. and children out
into the cold and nnctantablc world, with
no friends, some SICK and some even ina
worse condition. TO leave home in the
midst of winter. and none or few of
them able to speak the English language,
and all TINS contrary to the treaty night
Of that country.
HUNGARIAN DISARMAMENT PROPOSED.
Not being enough excited 10 carry this
out poremptorily, they held another
mass-meeting. III which at one time they
resolved, and sent a committee TO carry
out the resolution, that tie sergeant
should 60 and disarm the Hungarians
from house to house, so that thOy could
then go and drive them out the more
easily from their houses. Before this
committee had time to report they made
a break for the large house occupied by
many of the best Hungarians, to take 1t
by storm. but were kept back by the
prompt efforts Of the officers. Afterwards
three Hungarians, newcomers just from
the old country, arrived on the tram.
whom they chased, beat, stoned, and
maltreatcd, so that il took both our eX-
cellent sergeant, Mike Rupert, and our
excellent deputy sheriff. John Daily, to
save them from disaster or death.
There was not only imminent danger
of a breach of the peace. but breach
OF the peace and many breaches OF the
peace had already been committed.
THE PARADE.
Several hours before your arrival
Colonel Nays, the companys attorney,
prepared warrants. The Mayor, assisted
bv Squire Grcaver, Of Graham, III this
county, went 10 the mayors office, and
tie sergeant and deputy sheriff, sup
ported by strong posses OF gritty men,
started upon their mission OF arrestlng
the leaders who melted the mob to vio-
l,ncc. They were all brought in with
lat little or no resistance. Crowds did
rot follow them as is usual IN
sAch cases. Soon after your batta-
hon arrived and paGaded on the
streets. who, 10y their splendid equip
n.eat, their very soldioyly appearance,
aud their superb military discipline,
greatly supported and encouraged the
civil authorizes and the citizens and in
undated the law-breekers. They saw
in the faces Of the soldiers that determi-
nation which Is characteristic Of military
commands composed of Virginia gentle
men, and. taking them TO he United
States regulars, they concluded their
bayone.s were too sharp to run against.
WHAT THE MAYOR FEARED.
Up TO Yesterday afternoon the law.
breakers were sullcn and threatening,
Owing to tho threatened combination
with the miners Of the several BluestonC
works there was still reason 10 fear that
you might have TO 60 home with colored
bayonets and carry with you fewer cart
ridges and leave with us fewer people
But | am happy now 10 be able o.
be able 10 say that yesterday the cloud
broke and the terror which hung over
the community, in view Of and IN fear OF
mob violence and the anxiety of the
civil authorities, all commenced passing
away.
The arrival of President Wickham,
who, on account Of his constant equita-
BILE and fair treatment Of his employees,
has great influence over them. with
Colonel Mays's address last night and
Colonel Dodd's strict and peremptory
orders on tho bulletin board. have also
helped US. Now, therefore, / have de-
termined, in compliance with the wishes
Of your command, and because there Is
10 longer any legal ground upon which
your presence rs commander and your
troops could be required. to sign an
order for your return home.
VOICE or TEE TOWN.
The members Of the Town Council
and the citizens OF the town wish
TO express 10 you, through me, their
earnest and enduring thanks for the
prompt manner in which you rallied for
our support, and for the important ser
vices and for the aid, comfort, and sup
port which You have brought us, and |
wish to give expression 10 the citizens
and my own admiration with the upright,
moral. manly. and soldierly department